Whereunto
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /wɛːɹʌnˈtuː/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Whereunto is an adverb meaning (archaic or formal, sometimes interrogative) Unto what or which; to what purpose.
Meaning
(archaic or formal, sometimes interrogative) Unto what or which; to what purpose.
More Meanings
- (archaic or formal) unto which
Example Sentences
I will retire as soon as you have told Whereunto leadeth this lost thread of gold.
[…] for that they were content somewhat to unwrest the sovereignty from the height whereunto he had strained it; which brought the state to a better proportion of harmony.
Synonyms for whereunto
Depending on context, synonyms include whereto.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include whereto, nigh, whitherto, whereunder, hereunto, whither.
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